Memory enhancement by the administration of .DELTA.5-androstene-

Details Memory enhancement by the administration of .DELTA.5-androstene- Memory enhancement by the administration of .DELTA.5-androstene-

1998-10-16

2000-11-28

Rose, Shep K.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Designated organic active ingredient containing

Cyclopentanohydrophenanthrene ring system doai

514178, A61K 3156

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061536067

ABSTRACT:
The memory of a healthy mammal and the memory of a mammal with age impaired memory can be improved by administering an effective amount of .DELTA.5-Androstene-3.beta.-ol-7,17-dione and 3.beta. esters thereof.

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